Jennifer Mastroianni: Surprise Mom with classic breakfast dish

For a decadent breakfast, nothing beats eggs Benedict. Will I be served the restaurant classic in bed on Motherís Day morning? Probably not. And thatís just fine with me.

Actually, Iíd be thrilled with a repeat of last yearís Motherís Day meal, prepared by my 11-year-old daughter, Lexi. She made me the most adorable buttermilk pancakes, fashioned into a smiley face and embellished with strawberry freezer jam we made together the previous summer. And what presentation! Clean dish rags lined her serving tray, which also included a container of Jell-O and a vase of fresh picked flowers. I get misty just thinking about it.

However, sheís a year older, and assures me she is up for a bigger challenge. Wouldnít you know, I happened upon a scaled-down version of my favorite breakfast. Itís called Eggs Benedict Casserole.

It features all the traditional ingredients yet requires just one dish for baking and serving.

It also has a spicy twist. No surprise since it is a recipe from Tabasco. If your family doesnít like heat, limit the amount or opt out altogether.

Lexi wants to give it a shot. I canít wait, and will no doubt be moved to tears. From the effort ó and possibly the spice.

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